2010 Fall Schedule of Classes

Please note instructor listed is always subject to change. Functional training mandated by the FBI for support employees to remain current in their position will not count toward the Continuing Education Program (CEP) Credit.

Advanced Comparison for the TenPrint Examiner This course is designed to enhance and enrich the comparison skills of the Fingerprint
Examiner. This course will review the ACE-V Methodology to include level one, two, and
three detail. The class is primarily based on practical exercises.

Basic Criminal History Workshop This class provides a comprehensive understanding of the different types of criminal history
records, identification record history, operating systems, and legislation pertaining to
the criminal history record. Upon successful completion of this program, employees will be
prepared to take the FBI Criminal History Certification Test.

Classifying Fingerprints Using the Henry Classification Formula This class instructs students in the three basic fingerprint pattern types and classification pertaining to each. They will learn to select the proper deltas, cores, type lines, and other fingerprint characteristics, in order to assign an accurate and complete fingerprint classification, and to formulate the Henry Classification following the classification of each finger.

Crime Scene Preservation of Latent Print Evidence (New)
This class will focus on processing methods that can be utilized at a crime scene to develop
and preserve latent print evidence. The processes used often depend on whether the evidence can be removed from the scene or not. For removable evidence, methods of preservation and packaging will be covered to ensure no latent prints are lost during transport from the scene. For evidence that cannot be removed, best practices for processing at the scene will be reviewed, to focus on current methods for developing and preserving latent prints using fingerprint powdering and lifting techniques.

Fingerprint Physiology This course provides an understanding of how friction ridges are formed and what causes them, physiologically, to be deposited.

Competencies Learned: Biometrics, Forensics

Date

Time

Classroom

09/07/2010

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

E-1 Multipurpose Room

10/19/2010

9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

E-1 Multipurpose Room

Instructor - P. David Morgan

Latent Print Advanced Testimony Workshop This course of instruction is designed for friction ridge examiners. Through presentations
and group discussions, students will learn how to explain the ACE-V Methodology and demonstrate the scientific reliability of friction ridge evidence during direct testimony, as well as how to formulate responses to defense-related arguments in preparation for cross-examination testimony.

Competencies Learned: Critical Thinking

Date

Time

Classroom

12/13 – 17/2010

8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Terry Sauvain Media Center

Instructor – Staff of FBI Lab, Quantico, VA

Manual Searching Using the Henry Classification System (Prerequisite - Formulating the Henry Classification)
Students will learn the process and methods used by the FBI’s CJIS Division to manually search (without the use of IAFIS as a tool) the hard copy fingerprint card files, using the Henry Classification System.

Sequencing and Filing Using the Henry Classification System (Prerequisite: Formulating the Henry Classification)
Students will learn the process and methods used by the FBI’s CJIS Division to sequence,
file, and retrieve hard copy fingerprint cards using the Henry Classification System. This
class will be beneficial for employees preparing to take the FBI Tenprint Certification Test.

The Science of Friction Ridge Skin (New) The Science of Friction Ridge Skin (FRS) will consist of interactive lectures and activities
designed to educate participants about the development of FRS and the rejuvenation and
healing of FRS to explain uniqueness and persistence. Each participant will receive lecture
handouts, enlargements of key images, activities to test one’s knowledge, copies of pertinent
literature and a list of key terms.

Competencies Learned: Biometrics, Critical Thinking

Date

Time

Classroom

10/27 - 28/2010

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

TBA

Instructor: Staff of FBI Lab, Quantico, VA

Scientific Basics of Fingerprints – Classifying, Recording, and Comparing (3 Day) and Scientific Basics of Palmprints – Recording (4 hours) The three day course is for anyone interested in a basic knowledge of fingerprints.
Participants will learn the basic fingerprint pattern types and classification formulas: Henry System,
CIC, and IAFIS Pattern Classification. The instructor provides training that demonstrates proper procedures to effect an individualization or exclusion and recording legible fingerprints. The course seeks to embed fingerprinting as a technique in law enforcement. The Scientific Basics of Palmprints is a four hour course in which participants will learn a basic knowledge of the characteristics of palmprints, and how to record/collect legible palmprints and complete friction ridge exemplars.

Tier Two – FBI Certified Friction Ridge Examiner Preparatory Class This course consists of a power packed review with independent and group study, class
discussion, practical exercises, and criterion tests in all aspects of the scientific basics
of fingerprints. It will prepare the student with information to study for the FBI CJIS
Friction Ridge Certification Test. Upon successful completion of this program and testing,
employees will be considered FBI Certified Friction Ridge Examiners (CFRE).

Tier Three – IAI Tenprint Certification Preparation With Moot Court The International Association for Identification (IAI) Tenprint Certification Preparation class is a power packed 4-day series of classes and workshops consisting of a three-phase process, and will mirror a professional development/college course structure where participants will be trained, prepared, evaluated, and tested according to standards set forth by established IAI Tenprint Fingerprint Certification requirements. Phase One: Administrative issues regarding IAI Tenprint Certification. Phase Two: Preparation of qualified participants for Tenprint Records Testimony in a courtroom setting, and preparation of video recordings. Phase Three: Continued coordination and assistance by TRTT with all qualified applicants for completion and submission of IAI applications for certification.

This course, offered via video teleconference, provides an understanding of the basics of “rap sheets,” including the fields on the sheet and the codes and abbreviations used to enter data. Participants receive training on how agencies use information from rap sheets and how the accuracy of information affects public safety.

Please Note: Please register for a video teleconference 30 days in advance. This will enable you to receive training supplies for pre-class preparation.